The Ducati Superbike 848 motorcycle specifications include a 849.4 cc (51.83 cu in) engine, power of 134 hp (97.8 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Ducati Superbike 848 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 28% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 70th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 41st percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 80th percentile across Ducati models.
About 7% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
134 hp — more powerful than about 70% of Ducati models with power data.
849 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Ducati models.
830 mm — taller than about 80% of Ducati models.
15.5 L — larger than about 38% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,430
1,474
Close to average.
830
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.798 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 797.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 157.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.54:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 849.4 cc (51.83 cu in) |
| Power | 134 hp (97.8 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 61.2 mm (3.7 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies. |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 |
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| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 168 kg (370.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7976 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red – Red – Black, Pearl White – Racing Grey – Black |
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| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.